Head of Treasury
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Finance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Finance

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity &amp; TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Job description:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Treasury will have primary responsibility for all global treasury functions.  He or she will manage our banking facilities and lending relationships, lead important elements of our budgeting process, oversee cash forecasting and cash management, and work closely with our accounts payable team.  He or she will also be responsible for identification of opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the treasury operations, including evaluation of potential alternatives and/or new vendors and the implementation, accuracy, and completeness of any new processes and systems.This role will be based out of London, Dubai or Athens.Key AccountabilitiesManage the Treasury Operations of the Company and interface with other departments.Manage the day-to-day banking relationships, including the related agreements, operations, and fees.  Optimize the cost and efficiency of the banking structure and bank services as well as maintenance of all accounts.Prepare and review weekly cash projections and make asset-backed loan or investment recommendations for borrowing or investing the Company’s cash.  Ensure the Company has sufficient liquidity on a daily, weekly, monthly and other periodic basis. Understand and monitor all loan agreements and their covenant and reporting requirements.  Develop debt compliance procedures and utilize and/or refine existing tools for all debt, covenant and reporting requirements.Establish real time, web-based tool(s) to monitor and manage the company’s global cash position in a transparent manner.Draft or maintain policies and procedures related to treasury operations and be responsible for communication, compliance and ongoing maintenance of these policies and procedures.Partner with Senior Management and other operational teams, utilizing Finance and Accounting resources as appropriate, to advise and support these groups in all treasury matters, including optimization of working capital.  

Requirements:
More than 5 years of multinational treasury experience in a corporate environment and/or financial institution with particular focus on Emerging Markets currencies. Demonstrated track record in building and improving treasury operations is essentialGraduate/Post-Graduate studies in business administration, economics, finance or accountingExtensive personal knowledge of banking, investments, debt and treasury operationsPrior experience in a sophisticated treasury environment, including a leveraged environment and with significant debt and the related compliance requirements;  Retailing experience a plusExtensive knowledge of banking and merchant card services, systems and reportsBroad knowledge of treasury services and technologies, including practical experience with system selection, implementation and useSelf-driven, independent thinker with ability to take ownership of issues and follow through to resolutionStrong prioritization skills and flexibility to adjust priorities as needed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment in order to achieve rapid response times to requests with can-do attitudeProven ability to work in an environment where a high degree of integrity, commitment, judgment and excellent oral and written communication skills are required    

Benefits:
We offer a very competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on candidates’ qualifications and skills. By joining the Upstream team, you will be exposed to an international environment in a very dynamic and progressive group.